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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

IST — EBL
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Erbil Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Erbil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 276

Good round-trip deal

C$ 620 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 281 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Erbil Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Erbil

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Erbil from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Erbil. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil is 6 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil (average of C$ 1,078). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Erbil in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to EBL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Erbil. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Erbil at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Erbil

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Erbil. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Erbil. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Erbil have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Erbil. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Erbil from Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Erbil from Istanbul, you will be flying to Erbil Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Erbil Intl (EBL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Erbil. There is 1 flight from Istanbul to Erbil Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Erbil round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ajet (C$ 168), Pegasus Airlines (C$ 193), and Turkish Airlines (C$ 504) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Erbil. Ajet is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil consider choosing Turkish Airlines (94%), UR Airlines (86%) or Iraqi Airways (20%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Erbil that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Erbil flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Erbil by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil (average of C$ 1,078). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Erbil in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Erbil. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapestC$ 168AverageC$ 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 193AverageC$ 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 504AverageC$ 676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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